Sands in Ohio??

[kuniva]

Hey Everyone,
I have all the necessary stuffs and equipment to start my cycle, the only missing thing for me is the sand. I recently bought a quikrete but then found out later from this forum that it's not that good for SW tank use. I'm going FOWLR and 55 gallons tank. I am looking around if I can find some aragonite sands in Ohio, preferably in Columbus. ToysRU$ has a pure white sands but I havent done the vinegar test on those. But those are very very white and fine grain.
Any information will be appreciated.

 

[stang5_o]

I used Garden Basics Play Sand from walmart. It passes the test and looks great in the tank. U have to wash it a little at a time in a bucket though before you put it in or it will cloud the water really bad. I washed mine over and over before i put it in 3 weeks ago, and the tank has never looked better. Its cheap to... Only 2 someting a 50Lb bag.

 

[kuniva]

when did you get the sands ? and which Wallymart? I tried my local one, and they say they only have it during spring and summer.
Please let me know.

 

[jeepman3sk]

wait so you guys use sand from like walmart and those places. you dont go to the LFS and buy sand. Im really confused about that. If i knew it was that cheap and easy to get i would of done that a long time ago can anyone help unconfuse me. sorry not tryingt o steal your thread just VERY VERY intertested

 

[i<3fish]

I bought LS from my LFS. $40.00 for 40lbs.

 

[stang5_o]

Originally Posted by kuniva
when did you get the sands ? and which Wallymart? I tried my local one, and they say they only have it during spring and summer.
Please let me know.

I got it from walmart in Mason West Virginia. They had a couple bags left over in the back, but generally only have it in springsummer. I just couldn't see paying 40.00 a LB for sand when i could get sand that would work just fine for 2 something for 50LB. I tested it with vinegar to make sure it wasn't synthetic, washed it, washed it some more, then washed it again, and now i have a nice white deep sand bed.
If it fizzes or disolves slowly in vinegar, then its safe for the tank. Or so that's what the pro's on these boards tell me..

 

[corally]

Originally Posted by kuniva
Hey Everyone,
I have all the necessary stuffs and equipment to start my cycle, the only missing thing for me is the sand. I recently bought a quikrete but then found out later from this forum that it's not that good for SW tank use. I'm going FOWLR and 55 gallons tank. I am looking around if I can find some aragonite sands in Ohio, preferably in Columbus. ToysRU$ has a pure white sands but I havent done the vinegar test on those. But those are very very white and fine grain.
Any information will be appreciated.

I don't know if you're looking for live sand or not, but Aquarium adventure on Sawmill carries live sand. I can't remember exactly how much it is, but I wanna say somewhere around 6.99/lb. That store is neat but PRICEY! Also, I don't know exactly where you are located in Columbus but on Route 79 in Hebron there is a great little mom and pop store called RJ'S that carries the argalive bagged live sand, it is 29.00 for a 20 lb bag.

 

[toughguy80]

They don't make it anymore(I don't think) but southdown play sand is safe. It's sold at home depo. I got several 50lb bags for $10 a peice! I'm in OH also, maybe they will have it in your area.

 

[jeepman3sk]

there is a place off of grandview and 5th ave downtown. take riverside to 5th take a right on 5th and the place is Bailey's i think is the name on the left before u get ot grandview if you get to the hoggies u went too far. they are great. them and Aquarium adventure i love.

 

[ohioguy06]

Originally Posted by toughguy80
They don't make it anymore(I don't think) but southdown play sand is safe. It's sold at home depo. I got several 50lb bags for $10 a peice! I'm in OH also, maybe they will have it in your area.
Where are you located in ohio and how long ago didga buy your sand?

 

[toughguy80]

I'm down in Cincinnati. I bought it about 1/2 a year ago but still see it mentioned on this board from time to time so I think it's still available. It also goes by another name but I can't recall what it is.